TRUEnet Network Boosts the Cooperation of Turku’s Universities on EU Level

TRUEnet (Turku Region University EU Network) aims to strengthen collaboration and advocacy on EU matters for universities and universities of applied sciences in the Turku region. Its objectives are to increase and diversify the institutions’ EU funding, raise their visibility, and promote larger, more impactful projects.

The network comprises the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi, Turku University of Applied Sciences and Novia University of Applied Sciences. Members of the network’s coordination group represent the institutions’ research and partnership services (see list below).

The coordination group’s role is to share up‑to‑date EU information in ways that immediately benefit institutions, researchers and experts; plan and promote future cooperation and advocacy actions; and disseminate good practices and best models related to EU funding support. 

The network actively cooperates with the Turku-Southwest Finland European Office, other regional and national stakeholders, and Finnish and European higher education institutions. 

For more information, contact the network’s representatives:

University of Turku

  • Rami Kurth, Chair, Head of EU Affairs (acting), ramaku@utu.fi
  • Soile Haverinen, Head of Unit, soile.haverinen@utu.fi
  • Suvi Hentilä, Senior Research Funding Specialist, suvi.hentila@utu.fi
  • Lauri Keskinen, Senior Research Funding Specialist, lokesk@utu.fi

Åbo Akademi University

  • Mats Lindfelt, Director, mats.lindfelt@abo.fi
  • Hanna Honkanen, Research Specialist, hanna.honkanen@abo.fi
  • Maija Mustaniemi-Laakso, Research Specialist, maija.mustaniemi-laakso@abo.fi

Turku University of Applied Sciences

  • Anita Narbro, Senior Advisor, anita.narbro@turkuamk.fi
  • Katariina Kiviluoto, Senior Advisor, katariina.kiviluoto@turkuamk.fi
  • Mariana Dinis, Senior Advisor, mariana.dinis@turkuamk.fi

Novia University of Applied Sciences

  • Otto Långvik, Head of Research, otto.langvik@novia.fi​
  • Teija Alenius, Research Specialist, teija.alenius@novia.fi